tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2006 Issue 35

HIPAA: Stay HIPAA Compliant--Even When Every Second Counts

HHS lends a helping hand to providers dealing with emergency situations.Health care providers now have an at-a-glance guide for how to make decisions related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule in an emergency situation.Created by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the tool takes HIPAA-covered entities through the decision-making process. Covered entities can use the document in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency to ensure that protected information is disseminated appropriately.To access the tool, go to www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/decisiontool/EmergencyPrepDisclose.pdf. ...

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